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BV16 KUW

2016 Kia Soul

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,081 mi
Last recorded75,081 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Soul37,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV16 KUW
MakeKia
ModelSoul
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 13 Mar 2025 75,081 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 65,368 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 57,636 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2022 49,157 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres are low - Front tyres are down to 2mm and rear down to 3.5mm - front tyres also cracked / perished around shoulder of side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 39,143 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 36,553 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 20,704 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Soul?

Based on 301,582 MOT tests across 24,409 vehicles.

78.6%
Pass Rate
5,647
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
24,409
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,057
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,926
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,754
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BV16 KUW is a 2016 Kia Soul in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2016 Kia Soul models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 37,182 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Soul fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 2,057 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV16 KUW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Soul typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 10 years old, this Kia Soul is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BV16 KUW registered?

BV16 KUW is a 2016 Kia Soul, first registered on 21 March 2016.

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